Author: Olusayo Kuti

Cyber Monday turmoil hit thousands of online merchants when Shopify experienced a major outage that disrupted logins, point-of-sale systems, and order management during one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The disruption left many businesses unable to process transactions or update storefronts at a critical time when shoppers…

Temu is accelerating its expansion in Nigeria with a major logistics partnership designed to drastically improve delivery speed and strengthen customer trust across the country. The fast-growing e-commerce giant has linked up with Dellyman, a Lagos-based logistics company, to support large-scale, nationwide operations and reduce the long delivery times that…

In today’s hyper-connected world, the internet never forgets. A harmless joke tweeted in 2010, a controversial comment posted as a teenager, or a private opinion shared online years ago can resurface unexpectedly, sometimes at the worst possible moment. For many professionals, old social media posts have become a silent threat…

With the opening of a brand-new office in Ibadan, OPay has bolstered its physical presence and taken a huge step toward its goal of expanding financial inclusion and enhancing service delivery throughout Nigeria. The opening of this updated facility demonstrates OPay’s dedication to providing millions of people and businesses around…

With a new $2.1 million investment targeted at developing artificial intelligence (AI) expertise in Nigeria, Google has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s digital development. The news, which emphasizes Google’s increasing emphasis on upskilling African youth, coincides with a dramatic increase in the demand for AI knowledge worldwide. It is anticipated…

Anthropic has officially rolled out Opus 4.5, the newest version of its flagship AI model and the final release in the company’s 4.5 series. It follows the earlier launches of Sonnet 4.5 in September and Haiku 4.5 in October, completing the trio that forms Anthropic’s most capable generation of AI…

Facebook is rolling out a major new feature aimed at reinventing how people interact inside Facebook Groups. Funny though, it looks a lot like Reddit. Meta has announced the launch of Group Nicknames, a system that lets users participate in groups using custom usernames instead of their real names. The…

A storm is brewing in the music world, and it isn’t coming from the studios in Lagos or the clubs in London. It’s coming from lines of code. Artificial intelligence has exploded into the music scene with the force of a cultural earthquake, generating full songs in seconds and sparking…

Meta is taking an unexpected but strategic leap into the energy sector as the company seeks regulatory approval to enter the electricity trading business. Although some observers found this move shocking, it is a logical progression of Meta’s increasing power requirements, which are fueled by its enormous AI aspirations and…

Nigeria’s banking sector is entering a new phase of stability and resilience as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirms that 16 lenders have successfully met the revised minimum capital base requirements. The announcement was made by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso during the 303rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, where…

YouTube Music has officially started rolling out its 2025 Recap, giving users an early look at their listening patterns throughout the year. Moving beyond static charts, the latest Recap delivers an interactive, story-style experience that highlights individual trends, favorite artists, and personal listening habits. While Spotify’s Wrapped continues to dominate…

Uber has officially launched its first fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking a historic development for both the ride-hailing industry and the Middle East’s transportation sector. This rollout makes Abu Dhabi Uber’s fourth autonomous vehicle market worldwide, joining U.S. cities like Austin, Phoenix, and Atlanta. It also marks…

Laptop users often struggle with short battery life, especially when working on the go. Fortunately, there are several effective ways to extend your laptop battery life and make your device last longer between charges. Whether you’re a student, professional, or casual user, these strategies can help you get the most…

WhatsApp is finally rolling out one of its most-requested upgrades for iPhone users, with WhatsApp multi-account support now live in the latest iOS beta. After years of relying on workarounds, third-party clones, or the separate WhatsApp Business app, iPhone users are now getting a native, seamless way to use more…

For years, sharing files between Android and iPhone devices has been a challenge. While Apple enthusiasts have relied on AirDrop, Android users have relied on Google’s Quick Share. Users have to rely on third-party programs or cloud services to move files between platforms because these two ecosystems have up to…

Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking inclusive artificial intelligence initiative in Kenya aimed at making advanced technology more accessible and relevant to communities often underserved in global innovation efforts. Known as Project Gecko, the program brings together Microsoft Research Africa in Nairobi, Microsoft Research India, the Microsoft Research Accelerator team in…

Meta is expanding its efforts to safeguard originality on its platforms with the launch of Facebook Content Protection, a new mobile tool aimed at helping Reels creators defend their work from unauthorized reuse. The feature, which was unveiled on Monday, gives creators more control over how their content is used…

By purchasing EzDubs, a Y-Combinator-backed startup renowned for its state-of-the-art real-time translating technology, Cisco has made a major advancement in business collaboration. By adding live, voice-preserving translation capabilities that provide smooth multilingual communication, the acquisition is expected to improve Cisco’s Collaboration suite, which includes Webex. The move highlights Cisco’s dedication…

Samsung is in the public eye once more, but this time it’s not due to the introduction of a new phone or an eye-catching invention. Instead, following accusations of purported spyware discovered on Samsung low-cost devices sold throughout the Middle East and North Africa, the corporation is coming under increasing…

If you’ve ever tried to take a picture only for your phone to scream “Storage Almost Full,” you know the heartbreak. In that moment, you’re suddenly doing mental gymnastics, wondering which childhood memory to sacrifice. But here’s the good news. You can actually free up storage on your phone without…